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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for October 2016

Mike Pence is no less of a threat to women than Donald Trump
Politics

Trump’s loud misogyny is drowning out a bigger threat to women’s rights.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Vice presidential debate: Tim Kaine vs. Mike PenceVice presidential debate: Tim Kaine vs. Mike Pence
Just before Trump’s comments leaked, Obama signed a “bill of rights” for survivors of sexual assault
Politics

States can destroy rape kits if victims wait to press charges. This new law may change that.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Here’s what happens if Trump drops outHere’s what happens if Trump drops out
Politics

He says he won’t, but just in case: What happens next?

By Jeff Stein
You shouldn’t need a daughter to know Trump’s behavior is disgusting and wrong
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His words should appall everyone who heard them.

By Yochi Dreazen
More and more Republicans in Congress are withdrawing support from Trump
Politics

Trump’s hot mic scandal is costing him support among Republicans in Congress.

By Timothy B. Lee
There is no “real” Donald Trump. This is who he is.
Politics

Donald Trump isn’t a president playing a jerk. He’s a jerk playing a president.

By Dara Lind
Trump says he will “never withdraw” and that there is “zero chance” he’ll quit the race
Politics

He’s facing new pressure to drop out over the leaked tape scandal.

By Andrew Prokop
Republicans shouldn’t be demanding Trump apologize — they should apologize for backing him
Politics

Party leaders helped con millions into thinking this would be okay

By Matthew Yglesias
Even Trump boasting about sexual assault isn’t getting Republican elites to dump him (so far)
Politics

It’s almost unbelievable — until you consider all the other comments Trump has gotten away with.

By German Lopez
GOP strategist Ana Navarro unleashed hellfire on CNN over Trump. It’s must-see TV.
Politics

“Don’t tell me you’re offended when I say ‘pussy,’ but you’re not offended when Donald Trump said it.”

By Emily Crockett
Donald Trump: I’m sorry for what I said about women, and let’s talk about Bill Clinton instead
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Politics

He apologized for boasting about sexual assault. Then he called it a “distraction.”

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Leading Republicans are furiously denouncing Trump for his leaked comments about womenLeading Republicans are furiously denouncing Trump for his leaked comments about women
Politics

His campaign is now at a crisis point.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
A highly accurate simulation of what it’s like to be a Republican in the age of TrumpA highly accurate simulation of what it’s like to be a Republican in the age of Trump
Politics

Republicans have no good options. Here, see if you can do better.

By Dara Lind
What Hillary Clinton told Wall Street bankers in private, according to leaked emails
Politics

Wikileaks has posted email exchanges from her campaign.

By Andrew Prokop